MIKE COLQUHOUN, Author at Riviera Buzz

Diversity is the Name of the Game in the Nice Art World

September 27, 2018

Anikó Pápista, who comes from Budapest in Hungary, opened her Nice gallery, Gravis ART Galerie, a few months ago. She has been exhibiting the work of accomplished and established Hungarian artists.

Mothers of Africa Rock!

MIKE COLQUHOUN

November 26, 2017

News

A pop-up shop with a difference - that was Ane Fogtdal’s Hip Bazaar in the elegant surroundings of the Hotel Metropole in deepest Monte-Carlo.

A Clinic for Handbags

MIKE COLQUHOUN

November 10, 2017

Style

When Katie at the Queen Bee contacted me, raving about the Handbag Clinic in her shop, I thought that this won’t work. Not so. Far from it.

A Handcrafted Handbag For Humanity

MIKE COLQUHOUN

July 16, 2017

Local Buzz

After the traumas of 14th July, 2016, it was great to get back to a Bastille Day to be remembered for the right reasons, thanks to Carlos Gaspar.

Projet AIR Fundraiser in Monaco [Photos]

MIKE COLQUHOUN

October 8, 2016

Well-Being

An amazing fundraiser in support of the breakthrough Projet AIR at Nice University was held recently at the Address restaurant in Monaco.

It’s in the Bag for UNICEF

MIKE COLQUHOUN

May 30, 2016

Style

This June, you have the opportunity to help disadvantaged children and UNICEF through a very unique and special tombola.

Charles Billich and HSH Prince Albert II de Monaco

Charles Billich Exhibition in Monaco

MIKE COLQUHOUN

May 15, 2016

Exhibitions, Local Buzz

Australian artist Charles Billich will be presenting his Formula One™ inspired collection at the Princess Grace Dance Academy this May.

Top Marques Monaco – Long Live the Supercar!

MIKE COLQUHOUN

April 14, 2016

Luxury

Top Marques Monaco, the premier supercar show, got underway today in the Grimaldi Forum, and most certainly delivered on all its promises!

The 2016 International Art Project Opens at Château des Terrasses

MIKE COLQUHOUN

April 14, 2016

Local Buzz

Check out the International Art Project 2016 at Château des Terrasses in Cap d'Ail - definitely something to consider for this weekend!

Hôtel Ellington Hosts the Best of Local Niçois Fashion

MIKE COLQUHOUN

March 14, 2016

Style

Some say that there is no fashion in Nice, how wrong the 'some' are! Fashion is alive and kicking, especially amongst the younger generation.

Be Warned – Backgammon is Taking Over Monte-Carlo!

MIKE COLQUHOUN

March 13, 2016

Sport

Back in November I went to my first Backgammon game. Since then the fledgling Monte-Carlo Backgammon Association has grown incredibly!

Breaking Out the Backgammon in Monte-Carlo

MIKE COLQUHOUN

November 29, 2015

Sport

Gammon? Count me in, I like gammon. Oh, uh, not the tasty meat product – sorry, missed the 'back' bit, backgammon – the game! (more…)...

Art Tentation – the Old and the New in Perfect Harmony in Villefranche

MIKE COLQUHOUN

September 3, 2015

Local Buzz

Art Tentation, the Art & Antiquities Salon, is underway in Villefranche-sur-Mer, bringing together artists from all over France and beyond. (more…)...

Scarlett Boutique in Nice – the Home of Ethical Fashion

MIKE COLQUHOUN

August 23, 2015

Style

Sometimes you open a door on what appears to be one thing on the surface, and find underneath something quite rare and special. Rare and special, indeed. Welcome to Scarlett Boutique in rue Arson near the Po...